Temporary Traffic Lights and Road Space applications

Document checklist & information required

Before submitting your application you must have these documents ready to upload (preferably as PDF files)

Approval documents for developer works

Site plan showing where works are taking place

Traffic Management plans for traffic light applications

• The name of the road according to the National Streetworks Gazetteer (NSG)
• the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN)
• the Easting/Northings (Coordinates). 

We suggest you use Find My Street website to obtain this information but there are other websites you can use.

Also ensure you know:

The dates when works will be carried out in the highway

The details of the contractor carrying out works and that they have the necessary accreditation

That there is public liability insurance for the works

Further applications that may be required:

Parking Bay suspensions
If you require a parking bay suspension please apply here: Apply | Highways

Bus Stops
If you require a bus stop suspension please email The Integrated Transport Unit by email at itu@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Traffic Signals Switch off
If you require a traffic signal switch off/on for any of our permanent Signals please apply here Traffic Signals Switch Offs | Highways

Why do I need one?

Portable Traffic Lights may be used where works are taking place on or near the carriageway and /or a risk assessment has deemed them necessary.  The Street Works team may put conditions on the use of portable lights on the network.

You must all notify the Street Works team of all activities in the highway, including carriageway, footway and verge.  This helps the local authority to manage the network as per the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and other legislation.

There should be no assumption that by submitting the application will be approved.

How will long will it take?

Please give at least 10 days notice when submitting an application.

How much will it cost?

There is no fee owed to Gloucestershire County Council.  Fees may be applicable under certain circumstances, please read the Notes on Streetworks Permits to understand your responsibilities.

Highways - Temporary Traffic Lights & Road Space online application form

• Notes on Streetworks Permits (PDF)
• Find My Street Help Sheet (PDF)